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Early Childhood Special Educational Program

104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
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Early Childhood Special Educational Program serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Early Childhood Special Educational Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Early Childhood Special Educational Program's student population of 68 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Special education school
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2025)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational Program
202568
202458
202349
202238
202144
202060
201949
201866
201766
201671
201580
201478
201370
201271
201171
201059
200956
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Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
5 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2014)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational Program
20145
20105
20095
20086
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Average Class Size
20 students

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Special Educational Program is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2014)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
201416:116:117:1
201012:116:117:1
200911:116:116:1
200811:117:116:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2016)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
20161%2%
20151%2%
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Asian
6%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
202410%7%4%
20236%7%3%
20219%7%4%
20207%7%2%
20194%7%2%
20186%7%3%
20176%7%3%
20161%7%2%
20151%6%1%
20141%6%2%
20132%6%2%
20111%6%2%
20103%6%2%
20092%6%2%
20082%6%2%
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Hispanic
28%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
202424%12%32%
202333%11%31%
202234%10%29%
202130%10%28%
202028%9%27%
201931%9%27%
201820%9%25%
201720%9%25%
201619%9%25%
201521%9%26%
201418%8%24%
201314%8%22%
201215%7%21%
201117%7%20%
201012%7%20%
200918%6%19%
200814%6%18%
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Black
9%
12%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
202410%12%9%
202310%12%10%
20228%12%9%
20215%11%9%
20205%11%8%
20196%11%8%
20187%11%7%
20177%11%7%
20167%10%7%
201511%10%6%
201418%10%6%
20139%9%6%
201211%9%7%
20116%9%6%
20102%10%8%
20094%10%7%
20086%9%7%
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White
53%
60%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
202452%61%45%
202343%62%47%
202250%63%49%
202145%64%50%
202050%66%55%
201951%66%55%
201864%67%59%
201764%67%59%
201660%68%59%
201559%69%61%
201459%71%62%
201371%72%64%
201269%73%66%
201173%74%67%
201083%75%68%
200976%76%71%
200878%76%72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
20244%6%9%
20238%6%9%
20228%6%9%
202111%6%9%
202010%5%7%
20198%5%7%
20183%4%6%
20173%4%6%
201612%4%7%
20157%4%6%
20144%3%5%
20134%3%5%
20124%2%4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.63
0.60

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
20250.630.61
20240.660.600.68
20230.690.590.68
20220.630.580.67
20210.690.570.66
20200.660.540.62
20190.640.540.62
20180.550.530.59
20170.550.530.59
20160.590.520.58
20150.600.510.57
20140.590.480.56
20130.470.470.54
20120.500.450.52
20110.440.440.50
20100.300.420.49
20090.390.410.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
202546%34%
202417%36%43%
202359%35%49%
202232%26%41%
202130%26%36%
202037%28%38%
201941%28%38%
201843%30%38%
201743%30%38%
201615%31%37%
201513%31%37%
201442%31%37%
201337%31%36%
20127%30%34%
201125%29%34%
201024%28%32%
20099%25%27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)

YearEarly Childhood Special Educational ProgramMinnesotaSouth St. Paul Public School District
202518%7%
20242%7%11%
20234%8%12%
20228%6%11%
20217%6%12%
20205%8%12%
20198%8%12%
20187%8%10%
20177%8%10%
20164%7%9%
20153%7%9%
20144%7%9%
20133%7%9%
20123%7%8%
20113%8%9%
20103%8%9%
20099%8%11%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
South St. Paul Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Special Educational Program?
68 students attend Early Childhood Special Educational Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Early Childhood Special Educational Program students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Early Childhood Special Educational Program offer ?
Early Childhood Special Educational Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Special Educational Program part of?
Early Childhood Special Educational Program is part of South St. Paul Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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